IBM 84903bu User Guide - Page 80
Configuring, Broadcom, Gigabit, Ethernet, controller, Updating, Director
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Configuring the Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet controller The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides full duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet port in the server supports auto-negotiation, the controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operates at that rate and mode. You do not have to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. To find updated information about configuring the controller, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. 2. Under Search technical support, type 8485 or 8490 (depending on the machine type for your server model), and click Search. 3. In the Additional search terms field, type ethernet, and click Go. Updating IBM Director If you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latest applicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes. To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interim fixes, complete the following steps. Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document. 1. Check for the latest version of IBM Director: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/ xseries_sm/dwnl.html. b. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director than what comes with the server, follow the instructions on the Web page to download the latest version. 2. Install the IBM Director program. 3. Download and install any applicable updates or interim fixes for the server: a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/. b. Click Downloads and drivers. c. From the Category list, select xSeries (Intel and AMD processor-based). d. From the Sub-category list, select xSeries 206m and click Continue. e. In the Search within results field, type director and click Search. f. Select any applicable update or interim fix that you want to download. g. Click the link for the executable (.exe) file to download the file, and follow the instructions in the readme file to install the update or interim fix. h. Repeat steps 3f and 3g for any additional updates or interim fixes that you want to install. 66 xSeries 206m Types 8485 and 8490: User's Guide